How YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers can get a payout from Disney's $50M antitrust settlement
Disney will pay $50M to settle antitrust claims, offering payouts to eligible YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers from April 2019‑March 2026.Summary
Disney agreed to a $50 million settlement of a class‑action lawsuit (Biddle v. Disney) that accused it of using its control over ESPN and Hulu to force streaming services to include those channels in basic packages, thereby raising live‑TV plan prices. The suit was filed by YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers in 2022; Disney denies wrongdoing and settled without admitting liability.
Eligible claimants are those who paid for YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream (including DirecTV Now, AT&T TV Now) between April 1 2019 and March 31 2026. Payout amounts will depend on subscription length and the number of valid claims after attorney fees; a final approval hearing is set for Jan 14 2027, with payments to follow. Claims must be submitted online or by mail by Sept 8 2026 via the Biddle v. Disney settlement website, and no receipts are required—subscribers certify dates under penalty of perjury.
(Source：FOX 4 News)